A memorial to the monk who set himself on fire to protest the persecution of Buddhists in Vietnam.

A nightmare for the claustrophobic lies hidden in Southeast Asia.

Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.

The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."

It took years to decode its mysterious messages.

Anyone can control this glittery light installation with just a phone call.

This restaurant's marvelous musical machines include a self-playing violin.

The largest permanent Monopoly board makes one of the longest games even bigger.

An extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies.

The headquarters of a secretive order is also a beautifully-designed park.

This unique competition celebrates an American Indian and Canadian First Nation cultural tradition.

A geological mystery on Camelback Mountain.

The massive, incredibly rare instrument is over 11 feet tall with a range so deep it goes lower than humans can hear.

The installation’s official name, “You Who Are Getting Obliterated in the Dancing Swarm of Fireflies,” says it all.

A self-built castle made by a mysterious man.

Thousands of Mexican Free-Tailed Bats soar around an abandoned storm drain at sunset each summer.

Founded by members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, this one-room joint's James Beard–winning fry bread is light as a cloud.

Definitely not a clown bar.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

The oldest tofu shop in the United States is a firm favorite with locals.

Is this the most Portland place ever?

Private collection of art inspired by cabinets of curiosity.

Featuring a casually threatening atmosphere along with dessert and coffee to die for.

The seamy, underground secrets of Portland's criminal past.